Kajol’s peach organza sari with marodi embroidery is the perfect antidote to grey monsoons

With unpredictable showers, humidity and puddles, rainfall can definitely dampen your sartorial spirit. While the season warrants functional fashion, Kajol aced monsoon style with a more stealthy-chic look in tow. The actor was spotted wearing Label Anushree sari that is both practical and timeless.

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For a recent outing, she wore a peach sari in weightless organza. It was woven with nothing but delicate gold buttis and laden with a rich marodi work border—a far cry from the elaborate embellishments and rich embroideries that typically dominate her traditional wardrobe.

A traditional Indian embroidery technique, marodi work traces as far back as the Vedic age and is associated with royalty. The craft is characterised by its raised designs that is done using metallic threads, often gold or silver. The word marodi, also known as marori in Gujarati and Hindi, means ‘twisted’, referring to the way the thread is twisted to create a textured, three-dimensional effect.

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“Kajol’s peach sari is made-to-order and took about 20-25 days to get ready. Her sari is paired with a striped peach and gold open neck top,” shares designer Anushree Brahmbhatt Parekh behind Label Anushree. The actor accessorised her look with ornate stud earrings by Minerali, encrusted with gemstones. She kept to her usual makeup formula: a dewy base, soft smoky eyes, caramel gloss and highlighter. A small red bindi was the perfect finishing touch.

If the wet season had a dress code, Kajol’s fuss-free sari would be it. Featherlight, fast-drying and featuring a little sheen, the organza fabric is perfect to stay comfortable and look put together. The peach shade makes her drape apt for a daytime event, while the rich embroidery adds a festive touch, making it easy to transition to a pared-down soirée.

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